Adventure Race

New, challenging yet FUN adventure race taking place at Kinnegar, Holywood.  Throughout the 6K run, walk or jog you will be expected to travel over varying terrains such as scrub, sand, shingle and sea... and negotiate quite a few awkward man made and natural obstacles!

You can 'do' the whole event or compete in a 3 person relay team with each member competing in one section of the race.

Let nothing stand in your way!

Annalong Valley Challenge Trek

24th August 2013

Registration: £10 and then raise Minimum Sponsorship £40.00

Starting at Carrick Little Car Park, South East of the Mourne Mountains, this route will take us up and over Slieve Binnian, Cove Mountain, Slieve Beg, Slieve Commedagh, Slieve Donard and Rock Mountain before returning through the Annalong Valley to the car park.

This is a very demanding walk, which requires a good level of fitness and stamina, as the terrain can be very uneven at times and the gradient quite steep.

Ben Nevis Challenge June 2013

CANCER FOCUS NORTHERN IRELAND'S SIGNATURE EVENT

21 - 23 June 2013

Registration: £50 and then Minimum Sponsorship: £595

The ‘Ben’ sits majestically at the head of Loch Linnhe, its presence dominating the landscape from all corners of Fort William and Lochaber. At 4,408ft / 1,344m, there are spectacular views over the Western Isles of Scotland.

Climb the 4,408ft of Ben Nevis, UK's highest mountain,amongst some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in the world, all under the supervision of highly trained mountain guides.

Your travel to Fortwilliam via ferry and coach, 2nights twin sharing accommodation in the Ben Nevis Hotel and meals at hotel; are included in your minimum sponsorship.

Ben Nevis Challenge September 2013

CANCER FOCUS NORTHERN IRELAND'S SIGNATURE EVENT

6th - 8th  September 2013

Registration: £50 and then Minimum Sponsorship: £595

The ‘Ben’ sits majestically at the head of Loch Linnhe, its presence dominating the landscape from all corners of Fort William and Lochaber. At 4,408ft / 1,344m, there are spectacular views over the Western Isles of Scotland.

Climb the 4,408ft of Ben Nevis, Uk's highest mountain,amongst some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in the world, all under the supervision of highly trained mountain guides.

Your travel to Fortwilliam via ferry and coach, 2nights twin sharing accommodation in the Ben Nevis Hotel and meals at hotel; are included in your minimum sponsorship.

Co-operation Ireland Maracycle

Date: 29th - 30th June

The popular cross border bike ride, Maracycle, takes place over the weekend of 29 & 30 June. The 2 day 220 mile challenge between Belfast and Dublin If you are not able for the full challenge you can take on one of the shorter distances from Belfast to Newry, Newry to Dublin, Dublin to Newry or Newry to Belfast or a one way only Belfast to Dublin or Dublin to Belfast. The highlight of the weekend will see cyclists from most counties in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland join with overseas visitors at Dublin City University on the Saturday night for a celebration of their achievements.

Simply complete the online registration form and put Cancer Focus Northern Ireland as your nominated charity. 

Then just give us a call on 028 9068 0765 or email sarahatcheson@ulstercancer.org and we will send you a fundraising pack which includes sponsorship forms and a special running vest/ t-shirt.

Deep RiverRock Belfast City Half Marathon 2013

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is the official charity partner for the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Half Marathon 2013.

The organisers are delighted to announce that they will be staging the first, ever Deep RiverRock Belfast City Half Marathon in Belfast on Sunday 22nd September 2013 

The route will start at the City Hall and finish at the new Mary Peters Track. Full details will be released over the next few weeks.

There will also be a Fun Run event.

We are urging runners, wheelchair participants, fun runners and walkers to show their support for Cancer Focus, sign up early and start training.

All the sponsorship money raised from the prestigious flagship event stays in Northern Ireland and will go towards the charity’s Men’s Health Campaign.

Please help us make 2013 the year we help more men with cancer.

Let’s run it, walk it, sponsor it and support it…for your man – and every man.

Great North Run

14th - 16th September 2013

Join over 50,000 runners/walkers in Newcastle Upon Tyne and participate in the world’s most popular half marathon. In conjunction with Sports Travel International, we can offer 2 sponsorship packages, both of which include two night’s twin sharing accommodation in Newcastle city centre.

With a Cancer Focus Northern Ireland representative on hand throughout the weekend and a brilliant race atmosphere, this is a weekend event to remember!

Two Sponsorship Packages Available:

Option 1 - £695.00
Race Entry
2 Nights Twin Sharing Accommodation
Return Coach & Ferry Transport from Belfast
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Rep available throughout weekend

Option 2- £645.00
Race Entry
2 Nights Twin Sharing Accommodation
Arrange your own transport – Flights etc.

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Rep available throughout weekend

(**We are unable to offer an entry only package**)

Lap the Lough 86-Mile Cycle

Date: 25th August 2013

Help support cancer patients and their families across Northern Ireland by taking part in the Lap the Lough 86Mile Cycle Challenge and choosing Cancer Focus Northern Ireland as your sponsored charity.

Simply register for the event and choose Cancer Focus as your nominated charity. 

Then just give us a call on 028 9068 0765 or email sarahatcheson@cancerfocusni.org and we will send you a fundraising pack which includes sponsorship forms and a special running vest/ t-shirt.

Unite & Bike Against Cancer - Open Challenge

5th - 13th October 2013

Registration: £299 and then Minimum Sponsorship: £3,000

This spectacular 400km 5-day cycle challenge will see you cycle from the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, through both Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks which boasts some of this planet's most amazing wildlife, to eventually finish at the jaw-dropping Ngorongoro Crater Reserve.

This challenge is suitable for people of all ages (over 18) with a sense of adventure and a good level of fitness.  Good quality mountain bikes will be provided.

Registration is through Global Adventure Challenge - please make sure that you choose Cancer Focus Northern Ireland when asked which charity you wish to support!